Growing Texas Counties Economic Development Tools Help Lure Business, Jobs, Tourists By Julie Anderson Editor When it comes to growing the local economy, the McCulloch County Commissioners Court is hands-on. For example the sole action item on the Aug. 3 Commissioners Court Agenda read as follows: “Consider and act on adopting guidelines and criteria allowing … [Read more...] about Economic Development Tools Help Lure Business, Jobs, Tourists
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RESTORE Act Funding: Partnerships, Persistence Critical
Gulf Coast Counties Eligible to Apply By Juan Moya, Ph.D., and Amanda Fuller While the agreement is still subject to final approval, the Justice Department has reached a record $18.7 billion settlement with BP PLC, Transocean Ltd., and other companies responsible for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster that killed 11 workers and spilled millions of gallons of … [Read more...] about RESTORE Act Funding: Partnerships, Persistence Critical
County Focus: Emergency Management Program/Coordinator
Emergency Management Program/Coordinator Emergency management is a vital and sometimes under-appreciated program. Its importance is noted by Texas Government Code 481.102 that states that each county shall maintain an emergency management program or participate in a local or interjurisdictional emergency management program which has jurisdiction over and serves the … [Read more...] about County Focus: Emergency Management Program/Coordinator
A Glimpse in the Life of Glasscock County Judge Kim Halfmann
A Glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Judge Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Glasscock County Judge Kim Halfmann for taking the time to visit with … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Glasscock County Judge Kim Halfmann
County Focus: Purchasing Agent
County Focus Series Years ago, County Progress published a special series of articles to help acclimate new officials to Commissioners Court: County Focus. This set of descriptive writings authored by experts in the field covers the varied offices and departments that make up county government. What are the responsibilities of the Commissioners Court? How about the county … [Read more...] about County Focus: Purchasing Agent